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The jaw thrust maneuver is an alternative method to open the airway.
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If someone is not breathing and appears to be unconscious what would be the best way to open the airway?
jaw-thrust maneuver
Best way to open airway of victim without cervical injury?
Use the head tilt chin lift technique; see the related link.
What is airway patency?
Patent means open. So, if an airway is patent, it is open.
What are the steps for airway in the ABC acronym?
Airway; open the airway is tip the head and check for breathing.
How far do you tilt a child's head to open the airway?
Just slightly. Its easy to hyperextend a child's neck so its best to place a small towel or rag under the child's shoulders to help open the airway.
What technique is used to open airway of unresponsive victim?
To open the airway use the head tilt chin lift method.
What is the best way to open an airway of an unresponsive victim with no neck injury?
Tip their head back 45 degrees and open their mouth up. Put your ear near their mouth to be sure air is flowing in and out. Shazam! Instant air.
Why would you insert an oral airway?
If a person becomes unconscious, an airway may be used to insure that the airway stays open.
Why is it a good reason to open a person's airway if they are unconscious and has no control of their muscles?
If a person is unconcious, they most likely will not be in a position to keep their airway open, therefore, they will not be able to breathe and they will die. You must keep their airway open so they can breathe.
You've decided to perform the jaw thrust technique on the victim of a roadside bombing because you want to maintain an open airway while minimizing movement for suspected head neck or spinal injury?
Rest your elbows on the same surface in which the victim is lying.The naso-pharyngeal airway device is another way to insure the airway is open.
What are the advantages of using a pharyngeal airway?
A nasopharyngeal airway is used when you don't want to intubate the victim. Sometimes all you need is that open airway.
Why do you perform chin lifts?
to open the airway
